Articles by Stef Lach

Stef wrote close to 5000 stories during his time as Assistant Online News Editor and, later, as Online News Editor at Louder's former incarnation, TeamRock, between 2014-2016. An accomplished reporter and journalist, Stef has written extensively for a number of UK newspapers including The Herald and the Glasgow Times, and also played bass with UK rock favourites Logan. His favourite bands are Pixies and Clap Your Hands Say Yeah. Stef left the world of rock'n'roll news behind when he moved to his beloved Canada in 2016, setting just outside of Toronto, Ontario. He returned to Louder as a contributing news writer in late 2022, with his next 5,000 stories now firmly in his sights.

Articles by: Stef Lach

Hit horror movie Sinners is inspired by Metallica track One

By Stef Lach published 26 April 25

Sinners director says One from Metallica's ...And Justice for All album was the inspiration for his new hit horror film

Family of late Slipknot drummer Joey Jordison launches Kickstarter campaign for unreleased Vimic album Open Your Omen

By Stef Lach published 26 April 25

Joey Jordison's post-Slipknot band Vimic could finally see their debut album released thanks to family's crowdfunding effort

"I couldn't care less about other people's opinions." M. Shadows of Avenged Sevenfold says they'll keeping pushing artistic boundaries

By Stef Lach published 21 April 25

Avenged Sevenfold divided audiences with their latest album – and they aren't likely to play it safe next time around either

James B. Jones attends Netflix "Love on the Spectrum" ATAS Official at Netflix Tudum Theater on April 01, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.

Watch Love on the Spectrum star James B. Jones meet his metal heroes Disturbed

By Stef Lach published 20 April 25

Metal giants Disturbed share sweet moment with one of the stars of massive Netflix hit Love on the Spectrum

"It was the worst tour of my life." Nothing More's Jonny Hawkins on cursed tour with Sleep Token and In This Moment

By Stef Lach published 13 April 25

A bus flooded with toilet water, missed flights, death, crew member quitting – Nothing More frontman recalls the tour from hell

Robert Smith of The Cure performs on stage with Blink-182 at "MTV Icon of 2004 - The Cure" at Old Billingsgate Market on September 17, 2004 in London.

"I think that he was just on one that night, feeling saucy and having a good time." Blink-182's Mark Hoppus says The Cure's Robert Smith tried to make out with him at a party

By Stef Lach published 12 April 25

Blink-182 man Mark Hoppus recalls awkward moment with one of his heroes – but insists that he "wasn't bummed in the slightest"

Watch video for new Babymetal track 'from me to u' featuring Poppy

By Stef Lach published 6 April 25

Track is taken from Babymetal's upcoming fifth album Metal Forth

Billy McFarland leaves Manhattan Federal Court on Saturday, July 1, 2017.

"There will be no event called 'Fyre 2' in Playa del Carmen." Grand plans to revive disastrous event come as a surprise to the resort city supposed to be hosting it

By Stef Lach published 6 April 25

Fyre Festival was an unrivalled disaster and subject of two documentaries – now part 2 looks to be off to a less than ideal start

Listen to Sum 41's ferocious cover of Rage Against The Machine hit Sleep Now In The Fire

By Stef Lach published 31 March 25

Canadian punk heroes Sum 41 bid farewell with Rage Against The Machine cover for Spotify Singles series

Kirk Hammett of Metallica performs at Ford Field on November 12, 2023 in Detroit, Michigan

"We were all basket cases! But we created this thing called Metallica that’s been our refuge." Kirk Hammett on 40 years in one of the biggest bands in the world

By Stef Lach published 23 March 25

Toxic masculinity, matriarchal societies, fights with bandmates, Metallica's future – Kirk Hammett tells all

Gene Simmons performs at Alcatraz Metal Fest on August 11, 2024 in Kortrijk, Belgium.

Gene Simmons cancels 17 solo shows as Kiss announce unmasked reunion gig to mark fan club's 50th anniversary

By Stef Lach published 23 March 25

After announcing high-priced roadie experience for solo shows, Gene Simmons has cancelled more than half of upcoming tour

Dave Mustaine of Megadeth performs during the Stone Free Festival at The O2 Arena on June 16, 2018 in London, England.

"Thank God that genre went away." Megadeth's Dave Mustaine has no love for nu metal

By Stef Lach published 23 March 25

Megadeth mainman Dave Mustaine pulls no punches when it comes to nu metal bands

Jonathan Cain, Todd Jensen, Deen Castronovo, Arnel Pineda, Jason Derlatka, and Journey founder Neal Schon perform during the Journey 50th Anniversary Tour at Moody Center on February 22, 2023 in Austin, Texas.

"I was literally on fire for 4 ½ songs." Journey drummer Deen Castronovo has lucky escape as blaze breaks out below stage

By Stef Lach published 17 March 25

Journey show in Texas cut short as electrical fire develops underneath drum riser

Rush got emails "from all kinds of drummers" minutes after the death of Neil Peart

By Stef Lach published 15 March 25

Rush guitarist Alex Lifeson recalls being sickened by tasteless messages from people who wanted to audition for Peart's seat

Are Radiohead getting ready to do something big in 2025? A new business linked to the band members' names suggests so

By Stef Lach published 15 March 25

Radiohead uncover 1995 footage for release of The Bends – and appear to be gearing up for something in 2025

David Draiman of the band Disturbed performs during The Sickness 25th Anniversary Tour at Little Caesars Arena on March 10, 2025 in Detroit, Michigan.

Disturbed pyrotechnics damage famous Chicago Bulls championship banners during hometown show

By Stef Lach published 14 March 25

Wayward pyro at Disturbed show in Chicago leads basketball team's NBA championship banners to be removed for repair

Gene Simmons of KISS performs during KISS: End of the Road World Tour at Madison Square Garden on December 01, 2023 in New York City.

Cloudy with a chance of hard rock. Watch Kiss star Gene Simmons take a stint as a weatherman on Los Angeles TV station

By Stef Lach published 14 March 25

From mega rock star to stand-in 'meteorologist' – Kiss 'Demon' Gene Simmons' talents know no bounds

Courtney LaPlante on the sense of "existential dread" that fuelled new Spiritbox album Tsunami Sea

By Stef Lach published 14 March 25

Hailing from a sea-level Canadian island, Spiritbox singer wakes up every day hoping it won't be swallowed up by the ocean

Oasis announce Live ’25 reunion tour film to be produced by Peaky Blinders creator

By Stef Lach published 14 March 25

Film will document Oasis' upcoming reunion as Noel and Liam Gallagher play huge venues around the world

Deftones announce more North American dates for 2025 with IDLES in support

By Stef Lach published 13 March 25

Deftones will play an additional 14 dates in Canada and the US in August and September of this year

"My reason for being there is the connection between myself and everybody that I brought with me." Tobias Forge on why Ghost's upcoming shows will be a phone-free zone

By Stef Lach published 13 March 25

Tobias Forge explains why your mobile phone will be locked away during the upcoming Ghost tour

Cover art for Mellon Collie And The Infinite Sadness

Smashing Pumpkins classic Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness to be turned into an opera for 30th anniversary

By Stef Lach published 12 March 25

Chicago's Lyric Opera to host 'A Night Of Mellon Collie and Infinite Sadness' for seven nights in November

Metallica announce VR immersive concert experience with Apple

By Stef Lach published 12 March 25

You can watch "overwhelming" Metallica live performance – as long as you've got a set of $2500 Apple Vision Pros

Lawyer considers class action lawsuit as Tool fans express anger over setlist choices for Dominican Republic two-night event

By Stef Lach published 10 March 25

Fans were promised two "unique" sets for Tool In The Sand event – but some were unhappy when the band repeated 4 songs

"Prepare for a new offering." Sleep Token are teasing us again

By Stef Lach published 10 March 25

Sleep Token ramp up the mystery as they drop another strong hint that their fourth album is imminent

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